Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used as principal ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning products, including detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, and floors and walls, as well as shampoos and body washes; and other applications, such as fabric softeners, germicidal quaternary compounds, and lubricating ingredients. Its surfactants are also used in various applications, such as emulsifiers for spreading agricultural products; and industrial applications comprising latex systems, plastics, and composites. The Polymers segment provides polyurethane polyols that are used in the manufacture of rigid foam for thermal insulation in the construction industry, as well as a base raw material for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE); polyester resins, including liquid and powdered resins, which are used in CASE applications; and phthalic anhydride that is used in unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and plasticizers for applications in construction materials and components of automotive, boating, and other consumer products. The Specialty Products segment offers flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers for use in the food, flavoring, nutritional supplement, and pharmaceutical applications. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Soap, detergents, & cleaning preparations; perfumes, & cosmetics
Sub-IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
Phone847-446-7500
Debt
Current Ratio2.49
Quick Ratio1.90
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.93 billion
Price / Sales0.91
Price / Cash Flow9.32
Price / Book2.37
Profitability
Net Income$91.57 million
Net Margins4.78%
Return on Assets7.78%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,096
OptionableOptionable
Stepan (NYSE:SCL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepan's stock symbol?
Stepan trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SCL."
How often does Stepan pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Stepan?
Stepan declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 23rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, December 14th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.28%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 29th. This is a positive change from Stepan's previous quarterly dividend of $0.23. View Stepan's Dividend History.
How were Stepan's earnings last quarter?
Stepan (NYSE:SCL) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 24th. The basic materials company reported $1.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.11. The basic materials company earned $508 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $504.20 million. Stepan had a net margin of 4.78% and a return on equity of 15.02%. Stepan's quarterly revenue was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.92 earnings per share. View Stepan's Earnings History.
When is Stepan's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SCL?
3 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Stepan's shares. Their forecasts range from $27.00 to $95.00. On average, they anticipate Stepan's stock price to reach $72.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.6%. View Analyst Price Targets for Stepan.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Stepan?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Stepan in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Stepan.
Has Stepan been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about SCL stock have been trending positive on Wednesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm rates the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Stepan earned a news impact score of 2.8 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news stories about the basic materials company a news buzz of 7.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Stepan's key competitors?
Who are Stepan's key executives?
Stepan's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. F. Quinn Stepan Jr., Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 58)
- Mr. Arthur W. Mergner, VP of Supply Chain (Age 55)
- Mr. Scott R. Behrens, VP & GM of Surfactants (Age 49)
- Ms. Jennifer Ansbro Hale, Consultant (Age 57)
- Mr. Luis E. Rojo, VP & CFO (Age 46)
Who are Stepan's major shareholders?
Stepan's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%) and State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.03%). Company insiders that own Stepan stock include Arthur W Mergner, Debra Stefaniak, Edward J Wehmer, F Quinn Stepan, F Quinn Stepan Jr, Frank Pacholec, Gregory E Lawton, Gregory Servatius, Jennifer Ansbro Hale, Luis Rojo, Michael Ross Boyce, Robert Victor Slone and Scott R Behrens. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Stepan.
Which major investors are selling Stepan stock?
SCL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold Stepan company stock in the last year include Arthur W Mergner, Debra Stefaniak, Edward J Wehmer, F Quinn Stepan, F Quinn Stepan Jr, Frank Pacholec, Gregory E Lawton, Gregory Servatius, Jennifer Ansbro Hale and Robert Victor Slone. View Insider Buying and Selling for Stepan.
Which major investors are buying Stepan stock?
SCL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Alaska Department of Revenue. Company insiders that have bought Stepan stock in the last two years include Jennifer Ansbro Hale and Luis Rojo. View Insider Buying and Selling for Stepan.
How do I buy shares of Stepan?
Shares of SCL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Stepan's stock price today?
One share of SCL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $77.94.
How big of a company is Stepan?
Stepan has a market capitalization of $1.75 billion and generates $1.93 billion in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $91.57 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.65 on an earnings per share basis. Stepan employs 2,096 workers across the globe.
What is Stepan's official website?
How can I contact Stepan?
Stepan's mailing address is Edens and Winnetka Road, Northfield IL, 60093. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at 847-446-7500 or via email at [email protected]
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